Walmart to Paula Deen: We're through with you, too

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Caesars Entertainment — who operated four Deen restaurants in casinos across the country — was a bit more complimentary in their announcement.

"While we appreciate Paula’s sincere apologies for statements she made in her past… we have mutually decided that it is in the best interests of both parties to part ways at this time," representative Jan Jones Blackhurst said in a statement.

"I believe that every creature on this earth, every one of God's creatures, was created equal," Deen told Lauer. "I believe that everyone ought to be treated equal."

"I've had to hold friends in my arms while they've sobbed," Deen added, sobbing herself. "Because they know what's being said about me — it's not true. And I'm having to comfort them, and tell them it's going to be all right. If God got us to it, he'll get us through it."